BAHAMIAN MAC AND CHEESE RECIPES

Steps:

• Add the onion, green pepper and celery to the cooked macaroni; stir.
• Add 1/2 of the cheese & stir over low heat until melted.
• Season & stir in evaporated milk.
• Spoon into well-greased 8x8x2" baking pan & sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over top.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 350° for 20 minutes.
• Let stand for 10 minutes and cut into squares to serve.

Steps:

• Add 2 pinches of salt to large pot of water. Bring water to a boil and add uncooked macaroni pasta. Boil until tender.
• Strain macaroni and place back in pot. Add butter and stir in macaroni until butter melts.
• Slowly stir in most of cheese evenly. Reserve 8 ounces (or half of a 16 ounce bag) for later topping.
• Add paprika, black pepper, onion, bell pepper, and 1/2 of a finely diced habanero or goat pepper. Stir well until cheese is melted and blended.
• Beat eggs lightly and stir into mixture.
• Slowly add evaporated milk, pouring about half a cup at a time.
• Stir well, and spread the mixture evenly into a large prepared baking pan about 13 x 9.
• Top with remainder of cheese and loosely cover with foil.
• Bake at 375°F for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until top is a golden color.
• Allow macaroni to cool for 45-50 minutes until room temperature before serving.